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ORM 656

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORM 656
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Near side Rear Upper Control Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Near side Rear Upper Control Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs have some surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs have some surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,698 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,745 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres uneven wear noisey

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,091 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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ORM 656 is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 59,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORM 656, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORM 656 registered?

ORM 656 is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is ORM 656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORM 656 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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